Expedited China Visa
Houston Consulate

Please complete, and sign the Health Declaration Form (China) with black or blue ink only.
IMPORTANT: Please read Mandatory COVID-19 Negative Certificate for China

• Have ready a digital scan of your passport photo (2x2 inches).
• Any questions that do not apply, please tick "Not Applicable".
• Print both the visa application and the confirmation document, single-sided on separate pieces of paper.
• Sign both the visa application and the confirmation document with black/blue ink pen only.
• We highly recommend you download our China Visa Application Instructions to assist you in completing the visa application.

A letter from the U.S. Department of State agency or department the applicant will travel on behalf of:

• Addressed to "Embassy of (country name), Washington D.C.",
• Explaining the purpose of your travel and the dates of the visit.
• Contain the applicant's name as it appears in the passport as well as the passport number

• Passport must have more than 6 months validity remaining. A visa will not be issued with less than 6 months validity.
• Passport must contain at least 2 blank “Visa” pages. “Amendment” pages are not acceptable for visa issuance.

One (1) physical passport photo must be provided. It can be a standard 2x2 inch U.S. passport size photo, however, it must meet the following specifications:

• Taken within the last 6 months. If the photo is older than 6 months it will not be accepted.
• Printed on glossy photo paper, taken on a white background.  Clothing cannot match the background (avoid wearing white-colored clothing).
• Head size within the following measurements:
  • Height 28mm-33mm
  • Width 15mm-22mm
• Neutral facial expression – eyes open, mouth closed, looking directly at camera.
• Hair cannot cover eyebrows, eyes, or ears.
• Jewelry, earrings, glasses must be removed.
• Please do not staple or tape your photo to the application – we will attach it for you.